Location & Surroundings
Gumsa is a third-order administrative division in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 345 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dapchi, 35 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 610 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 83 km away.
Overview
Gumsa is ward in Yobe State, Nigeria.
It is located in Geidam, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Geidam
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 30' 11" N, 11° 49' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 345 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:36
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Gumsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gumsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.6 | 4.9 | 234 | 70 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.9 | 3.0 | 247 | 27 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 620.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 5.8 | 124 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 1.35 / 1.35 | 91 | 203.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 240 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 3.2 | 218 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.6 | 3.9 | 211 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 661.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 13.1 | 61 | 78 | 1,012.0 | 3.75 / 3.75 | 100 | 346.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.9 | 188 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.4 | 4.4 | 252 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.7 | 1.3 | 294 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 698.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 7.1 | 219 | 68 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 176 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 4.0 | 202 | 60 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 7.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gumsa?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gumsa today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gumsa?
Local time is 16:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gumsa?
Gumsa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gumsa?
DEM 345 m.
Where is Gumsa located?
It is at 12.50314, 11.82272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gumsa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry